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arthiasha
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40 Posts

Posted - 2013-01-21 : 04:06:13
Hi all,

I'm working in SQL SERVER 2008 and I need to copy my ER diagram generated into a word file so as to have a reference.
How to copy the ER diagram?

Thanks

bandi
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

2242 Posts

Posted - 2013-01-21 : 05:34:25
1) Expand Database Diagrams tab under your specific Database
2) Right-click on the ER-diagram( i.e. Database Diagram)
3) Select Modify Option
4) Right-click on that Diagram and then Copy to Clipboard option
5) Paste it on the Word page


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Chandu
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arthiasha
Starting Member

40 Posts

Posted - 2013-01-21 : 06:53:02
Yes.. i did the same.. but i could not find 'copy to clipboard' option when i right click on the tables
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bandi
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

2242 Posts

Posted - 2013-01-21 : 06:59:56
quote:
Originally posted by arthiasha

Yes.. i did the same.. but i could not find 'copy to clipboard' option when i right click on the tables


After selection of Modify option, You will get query editor for that Database Diagram... right?
Now right-click on that editor --> Select Copy Diagram to Clipboard

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Chandu
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James K
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3873 Posts

Posted - 2013-01-21 : 07:21:04
If your right-click menu does not have that option, you can use the Edit menu on the top menu bar and select "Copy Diagram to Clipboard".
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ahmeds08
Aged Yak Warrior

737 Posts

Posted - 2013-01-22 : 05:58:16
if you are using windows7 OS,use snipping tool to generate the clear screen shot.
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arthiasha
Starting Member

40 Posts

Posted - 2013-01-23 : 02:10:26
Thanks all...
I got it right. I have to take a hard copy of these tables. When i save it to word it doesn't fit to the screen. The whole ER diagram is saved as a single image. I did copy with page breaks and even with proper alignment i could not get the tables as one. Either it breaks or comes with very small font.
I also tried giving print directly from sqlserver, but when i look for a preview in OneNote the whole image is very small and breaks.
Is there any option i could do alignment directly from sql server and take a printout of the actual size?
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